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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.60, 277.92 and 143.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.60, 277.92 and 143.28 is: 197.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.60 : 277.92 = 143.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.60/277.92 = 143.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.60x = 277.92 × 143.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.60x = 39,820.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,820.38/201.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.52

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